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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalAsia HolidaysSri Lanka Independence Day Celebration
Sri Lanka’s Independence Day: February 4Independence Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Sri Lanka February 4 is the official celebration day of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day from the United Kingdom in 1948. It is considered as a major national holiday in the country. Foundation Day of the Communist Party of Vietnam
Foundation Day of the Communist Party of Vietnam: February 3Founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam is celebrated as a public holiday. Every 3rd of February, Vietnam celebrates the foundation of its Communist Party. It is presently the only legal and ruling political party of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The Communist Party is popularly known to the people as “Dang ta” which means “our Party” in Vietnamese. Malaysia Celebrates Federal Territory Day
Federal Territory Day: February 1Federal Territory Day is a public holiday in Malaysia. The Federal Territory Day, celebrated every first day of February, is one of Malaysia’s national holidays. The Federal Territories of Malaysia constitutes the state of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, anHeadd Labuan. Solidarity Day Celebrated in Azerbaijan
Solidarity Day: December 31Solidarity Day is a public holiday in Azerbaijan. Solidarity Day is a holiday that is celebrated in Azerbaijan to reflect on the country’s struggles with pride. History of Solidarity Day in AzerbaijanAzerbaijan is a country in Eurasia, located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It is bordered by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south. Azerbaijan, a nation with a majority Turkic and Shi’ite Muslin population, is a secular and united country, and was the country that was first successful in attempting to establish a democratic and secular republic in the Muslim world. Rizal Day Festively Celebrated in the Philippines
Rizal Day: December 30Rizal Day is a public holiday in the Philippines. Rizal Day is a holiday that is celebrated in the Philippines as a day in history that had a great impact on the people’s pride and freedom. History of Rizal Day in the PhilippinesIn the Philippines, Rizal Day is celebrated as a national holiday in December. It is typically celebrated on the nearest Monday to December 30. This day is in honor of Jose Rizal. Jose Rizal’s full name was José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, and he was known as a nationalist and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. Because of his beliefs and the changes he fought for, Rizal is considered the Philippines’ national hero. Next Page » |
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